Disrepair Surveyor

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to manage and deliver disrepair cases effectively. You will take ownership of cases, ensuring compliance and high standards of service, while working closely with residents and legal partners. A strong background in social housing and proven technical skills, including report writing and customer focus, are essential for success in this role. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a surveyor in the housing sector is essential.
• Ability to produce technical documentation accurately.
• Proven track record of managing disrepair cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead on disrepair cases from assessment to resolution.
• Produce schedules, costings, and technical reports.
• Inspect properties and provide clear direction on repairs.

Skills

Understanding of social housing

Technical report writing

Customer focus

Job description

Job Description

Disrepair Surveyor

Mobile mainly covering South East London

Up to £46,000 + Essential Car User Allowance

Looking for an experienced and motivated Disrepair Surveyor to join our collaborative, values-driven organisation,تم where improving homes and ruang protecting residents truly matters.

This is a high-impact role for a surveyor who understands the realities of social housing and wants to play a hands‑on role in resolving disrepair cases, reducing risk, and delivering safe, decent homes. Youll be trusted to lead cases end‑to‑end, work closely with residents and legal partners, and ensure works are delivered to a high standard, first time.

The role

As a Disrepair Surveyor, you will take ownership of disrepair cases, providing clear technical direction and driving timely, compliant outcomes. Youll balance technical excellence with a strong customer focus, ensuring customers are kept informed and supported throughout works to their properties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the lead surveyor on disrepair cases, assessing defects, agreeing scopes of work, and maintaining accurate case records
• Producing technical reports, schedules of work, specifications, costings, and measurements across a wide range of building defects
• Carrying out property inspections and surveys, updating specifications in line with learning ...